CT PATS UX Architect

Job description

Job Summary:

 

 

These are exciting times, and in our relentless focus to build a better working world , we are embracing the world of products, cloud and scale to help us serve our clients more effectively and efficiently. We have refocused our Technology teams to work exclusively on client technologies while embarking on the journey of multi-tenant, frictionless, global, cloud-based & scalable products – products that the users will love to interact with and use, which clearly communicate the brand and product functionality and have simple yet well-thought out interactions. If you take great professional pride in designing the user experience for cutting edge products that delight an ever evolving and very discerning user base, you will love this position.

 

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

 

 

As a UX Architect, you will:

·         Work with the product managers and help originate new products in concert with EY Service Lines’ customer needs and business model

·         Envision, define, document and evangelize user experiences for both desktop and mobile applications

·         Work with a group of other UX designers, Interaction Designers and user research professionals to help drive the user experience for multiple portfolios

·         Translate the organization’s brand strategy to the products you design

·         Understand business needs and product requirements, and transform that understanding into user-focused and intuitive products and interfaces,

·         Cultivate and builds relationships across business & IT and industry to gather intelligence and bring insight about the wider enterprise picture and enable the leveraging of emerging industry standards and approaches within EY

·         Oversee the development and implementation of an ongoing communication plan to educate stakeholders on the purpose and benefits of good user experience design.

 

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

 

·         Be very strong in basics of User Experience design in identifying key features and interactions, experimenting to evaluate the efficacy and make frugal choices before diving in!

·         Handle ambiguity and able to move forward with imperfect information and get things done in a rapidly changing environment

·         Must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are challenged;

·         Should possess good product instinct and excellent project management skills to push projects over the finish line with sound planning and persistent execution;

 

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

 

·         Prior experience in creating great user experiences across multiple products with a great portfolio.

·         Fluency with design tools (Sketch, Invision, Axure, Photoshop, Zeplin among others)

·         Knowledge of agile practices, design thinking, visual designs

·         Ability to quickly turn around wireframes and mockups as needed

·         Great idea of common usability methods and principles

·         Excellent understanding of Information Architecture and Interaction Design.

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

·         Provides formal and informal coaching on-the-job to grow team members to their full potential.

·         Delivers results through others, leveraging the ability to lead through influence

·         Receives general direction from leadership of the Product Architecture & Technology Strategy group

 

 

Other Requirements:

 

Regular international and domestic travel. Reasonable extension of the working day should be expected commensurate with the needs to fulfil the obligations of the role

 

Job Requirements:

Education:

 

Required

·         Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from Tier 1 school in design/engineering.

Preferred

·         Bachelor’s/Master’s from NID, IDC, IIT, or an international design institute.

 

Experience:

 

·         7+ years of experience at very large web scale product companies with exposure to senior leaders and C-level management.

·         At least 5+ years of experience in User Experience Design, Interaction Design.

·         You are Glocal , ie.

o   Can coordinate / collaborate with teams & stakeholders in multiple geographies

o   Manage teams with participants in multiple geographies.

o   Can quickly form strong working relationships with colleagues within and outside your location

·         Solid business acumen, management and marketing communication skills

·         Significant experience in presenting ideas, products, concept papers to varied audiences.

 

Certification Requirements:

 

None